Malaysian banks offer repayment relief to Nepal landslide victims

The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) has announced that its member banks are providing repayment deferments and flexible payment options to assist families impacted by the landslide in Nepal, including those with missing relatives.

This support has been in place since early October 2026, with banks proactively reaching out to affected families to guide them through necessary processes.

ABM emphasizes its commitment to collaborating with Bank Negara Malaysia and relevant entities to ensure compassionate and respectful support for the victims.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) said its member banks are offering repayment deferments and flexible payment arrangements to ease the financial burden on families affected by the landslide in Nepal, including those whose loved ones remain missing.

In a statement yesterday, ABM said the assistance had been available since early October 2026, with member banks reaching out to the affected families.

“We recognise the profound distress and uncertainty faced by the families and next of kin. Their welfare remains our priority, and we appreciate the efforts of all parties working to secure appropriate support for them,” ABM said.

ABM said member banks had designated contact persons to guide affected next of kin, coordinate their requests and help with the necessary documentation and administrative processes.

“ABM and its member banks remain committed to working constructively with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and all relevant parties to support the affected families with care, compassion and respect,” it said. — Bernama

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马来西亚银行协会 (ABM) 宣布，其成员银行将提供还款延期和灵活的付款方式，以帮助受尼泊尔山体滑坡影响的家庭，包括那些有亲属失踪的家庭。

这项支持措施从 2026 年 10 月初就开始实施，银行主动联系受影响的家庭，指导他们完成必要的流程。

ABM强调其致力于与马来西亚国家银行及相关机构合作，以确保为受害者提供富有同情心和尊重的支持。

吉隆坡，10 月 23 日讯——马来西亚银行协会 (ABM) 表示，其成员银行正在提供还款延期和灵活的付款安排，以减轻受尼泊尔山体滑坡影响的家庭的经济负担，包括那些亲人仍然下落不明的家庭。

ABM昨天在一份声明中表示，援助措施自2026年10月初以来一直可用，成员银行已主动联系受影响的家庭。

“我们理解遇难者家属和近亲所面临的巨大痛苦和不确定性。他们的福祉仍然是我们的首要任务，我们感谢各方为确保他们获得适当支持所做的努力，”ABM表示。

ABM表示，成员银行已指定联系人指导受影响的近亲属，协调他们的请求，并协助处理必要的文件和行政流程。

“马来西亚银行家协会（ABM）及其成员银行仍致力于与马来西亚国家银行（BNM）及所有相关方开展建设性合作，以关怀、同情和尊重的态度支持受影响的家庭。”——马新社

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